Key Takeaways
- Use a mix of outdoor Christmas lights, wreaths, garlands and light-up décor to create a festive holiday display.
- Outdoor decorations like snowmen, reindeer, Santas and novelty lighting add personality and visual interest to yards and porches.
- Trees, shrubs, rooflines, railings and walkways can all be highlighted with string lights, icicle lights, pathway lights and net lights.
- LED holiday lights are energy efficient, long-lasting and safer because they stay cooler than incandescent bulbs.
- Novelty lighting options like snowflake, star and projector lights help create unique outdoor themes and displays.
- Permanent outdoor string lights offer a year-round solution with weather-resistant construction and app-controlled color customization.
- Accessories like clips, extension cords, hooks and storage containers make installation and organization easier.
- Layering multiple lighting styles and decorations helps create a cohesive, eye-catching holiday look.
All-White Christmas Lights
If sophistication and nostalgia are what you look for in a holiday lighting display for outdoors, give an all-white theme a try. Whether you opt for white string lights, net lights, pathway markers or a combination of all of these, it’s easy to coordinate a design to wow yourself, your guests and passersby.
Pre-Lit Garland and Wreathes
Pre-lit garlands and wreathes are a classic way to add a festive touch both indoors and outdoors during the holidays. Smaller wreathes are perfect for beautifying front doors and windows, while oversized wreaths can help create a dramatic entryway when used in combination with other outdoor holiday lighting. Garland can be used to frame doorways and wrapped around porch railings and posts. It also makes for a fun and unexpected mailbox décor.
Outdoor Christmas Decorations
Light-up outdoor holiday decorations add whimsy and character to your front yard or porch display. Choose from a variety of animals, popular cartoon characters and more, including snowmen, reindeer, Santas, Christmas trees and your favorite Disney friends.
Outdoor Christmas Trees
There’s no rule that says Christmas trees are only for indoors. If you’re creative enough, you can transform any tree in your yard into a beautiful holiday display. All you have to do is select lights and ornaments that suit the shape and the size of the tree, and make sure you select string lights and novelty lights rated for outdoor use.
Novelty Lights
When it comes to decorating your home for the season, you aren’t only limited to traditional white and colored string lights. Snowflake, star, icicle and other novelty lighting can add a special touch along a walkway or hanging from eaves.
Permanent Outdoor String Lights
If you love decorating your home exterior for Christmas but hate putting up and taking down lights year after year, permanent outdoor string lights are the perfect solution. These lights are designed to stand up against sun, wind and rain, and can be controlled with your smart phone via a user-friendly app. Most products are color-changing, so you can customize the look to your taste or even change hues to suit different holiday seasons.
Ready to Design an Outdoor Lighting Theme of Your Own?
It’s easy to find the lights you need at Lowe’s. Shop instore and get personalized help from a Lowe’s Red Vest associate or shop online and take advantage of our convenient curbside pick-up service on eligible items. Choose from a plethora of pre-lit holiday décor items, including these popular lighting categories:
